New Delhi (NVI): The second Oxygen Express carrying 120 MT of Liquid Medical Oxygen (LMO) today arrived in Delhi for bringing relief to people battling COVID-19 in the national capital while the third shipment has begun its journey from Angul to the city carrying 30.86 MT LMO, Indian Railways said.
In a statement, Indian Railways said that continuing its journey of bringing relief to people by delivering Liquid Medical Oxygen (LMO) to various states across the country, railways has now delivered 1,094 MT of LMO in 74 tankers to various states across the country.
“19 Oxygen Expresses have already completed their journey and 2 more loaded Oxygen Express are on the run carrying 61.46 MT (approx.) of LMO in 4 tankers,” the railways said.
“Delhi received its 2nd Oxygen Express today carrying 120 MT of LMO, third Oxygen Express has already begun its journey from Angul to Delhi carrying 30.86 MT LMO,” it added.
It said that Telangana received its first Oxygen Express from Angul carrying 63.6 MT LMO.
More Oxygen Express to Haryana & Delhi carrying 61.46 MT LMO are on their way.
So far, Indian Railways has delivered more than 1,094 metric tonnes Liquid Medical Oxygen (LMO) to Maharashtra (174 MT), Uttar Pradesh (430.51 MT), Madhya Pradesh (156.96 MT), Delhi (190 MT), Haryana (79 MT) & Telangana (63.6 MT).
–PRT